Pokémon and Fender just launched an electric collaboration: How to buy Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green guitars

Pokémon and Fender have teamed up to release two special edition guitars in celebration of Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The guitars are the Pokémon Red Stratocaster and Pokémon Green Telecaster, both crafted in Japan. The announcement comes as part of an ongoing series of collaborations between Pokémon and various well-known brands to create iconic products. However, the guitars are not set to be delivered until 2027, with preorders opening shortly thereafter.

What makes this collaboration unique is that Fender has gone beyond simply repainting the guitars in nostalgic Kanto-era pixel art. They have incorporated a time-warping toggle that switches between 8-bit audio and a special neck plate design to commemorate Pokémon's 30th anniversary. These guitars are set to be allocated through an online lottery in Japan, starting from November 19, while U.S. Pokémon Center preorders are anticipated to be susceptible to checkout bots and secondary-market scalpers who will likely sell them for significantly inflated prices on platforms like eBay.

For those looking to secure one of these limited-edition guitars, it is advised to monitor the U.S. Pokémon Center's preorders closely and prepare account details in advance to avoid paying double the price on the resale market.